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Dan’s Cafe Will Return When D.C. Gets to Phase Three!!

By Prince Of Petworth


2315 18th Street, NW

Alex writes: “Assuming this is based on its external appearance and not based on any insights, but has anyone heard anything here?”

Having once prematurely shared a rumor of Dan’s Cafe’s possible demise years ago, I was certain not to make the same mistake twice. As I was investigating this weekend I had the good fortune of running into the owner on 18th Street who assured me that Dan’s Cafe would be reopening when the District gets to phase three. So STAY TUNED for that. And thank the Gods.

“Vaccine info for health care providers”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Wanted to pass this along. I am a health care provider who works in private practice (not with COVID patients but in close contact with people all day) and I was wondering how we would be notified of the vaccine availability since we aren’t affiliated with a large health care system.

A former coworker of mine was in Giant today and randomly asked the pharmacist for info and got this today! Want to pass along to all health care providers who aren’t affiliated with the big hospitals/health care systems. You’ll likely need to bring a copy of your license or proof of your employment in a health care setting.”

Update from the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, as part of the District’s equitable distribution of a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine, DC Health launched a portal for workers in health care settings in the District to make an appointment to get vaccinated. At this time, the portal, which can be accessed through coronavirus.dc.gov/vaccinatedc, is only for workers in health care settings that have direct or indirect exposure to infectious materials and cannot telework. When registering, workers will need to attest that they work in such a setting and then present verification at the time of their appointment. The portal should only be used by workers who are part of the Phase 1a population.

 “We are launching this portal as a next step in our Vaccination Plan to ensure that those individuals who work in our health care settings and are at highest risk of exposure and infection know where to go to get the vaccine,” said Dr. Ankoor Shah, Interim Principal Deputy Director for DC Health and the District’s COVID-19 Vaccine Program Lead. (more…)

“This is not the end, just a pause.”

By Prince Of Petworth


1916 I Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

A friend walked by Filter and he told me the espresso machine and most of the stuff inside was gone? Are they closing? moving? I know they have been closed since the beginning of the pandemic, with that part of town with very few workers, nothing would surprise me.”

I stopped by over the weekend and saw this sign on their door: (more…)

“AG Racine on Settlement with Catholic Archdiocese of Washington”;”attendance limits at indoor worship services to allow 250 people or 25% of a church’s capacity (whichever is less).”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Caroline Angelo

From AG Racine’s Office:

“Attorney General Karl A. Racine issued the following statement on today’s settlement with the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington (the Archdiocese). Under the terms of the settlement, the Archdiocese will abide by the Mayor’s December 16th order, which set attendance limits at indoor worship services to allow 250 people or 25% of a church’s capacity (whichever is less). As it has with other public health orders, the District will provide advance notice of any changes to current restrictions on worship services required by evolving public health conditions. (more…)

Too Many Restaurants/Bars/Retail Closed This Year – Let’s Focus on and Support the Ones Still Fighting to Survive

By Prince Of Petworth


4533 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Every year we do a post around this time to remember the restaurants/bars/retail that have closed over the last 12 months. It is an awful post and I hate doing it but I do it to remember what/who we have lost. Now, is not the time for such a post. We know tons of spots have closed. I post them every single day. It is still, sadly, fresh. We are in the middle of a battle, we shall mourn the lost when the war is over. But for now – we must focus our attention on those fighting to survive the awfulness that has been 2020. Which by the by does not magically end as the calendar flips to 2021, obviously. So let us take this opportunity to call out the local restaurants/bars/retail fighting to survive who could use all of our support. (more…)

District’s $29.5 Million Entertainment Bridge Fund Open, “Eligible businesses include live music venues and concert halls, bars, nightclubs, billiard parlors, movie theaters, bowling alleys, private museums, skating rinks, theaters, arenas” and more

By Prince Of Petworth

From the Mayor’s office:

“Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) launched the application for the $29.5 million Entertainment Bridge Fund, which will provide grants ranging between $10,000-$250,000 for entertainment venues grappling with the COVID-19 public health emergency. The Entertainment Bridge Fund is part of The Bridge Fund, a $100 million initiative aimed at providing financial relief to the hotel, restaurant, retail, and entertainment sectors. (more…)

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